Drug and Alcohol Practitioner

Drug and Alcohol Practitioner – Forward Leeds

Location:

3 Armley Court, Leeds, LS12 2LB

Working Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract:

Permanent

Salary: £25,110 – £32,090 per annum

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to support individuals affected by alcohol and/or non-opiate substance use. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of people by developing, implementing, and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans.

You’ll provide 1:1 psychosocial interventions (PSI), brief interventions, and holistic care planning to help people reduce harm and make lasting positive changes. Working collaboratively with partners and colleagues across the city, you’ll guide individuals from initial assessment through structured treatment, supporting their journey into recovery and onward care.

• Manage a caseload of people whose primary substance is alcohol and/or non-opiate substances.
• Develop, implement, and review ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
• Facilitate and promote individuals’ progression from initial assessment into structured treatment.
• Provide 1:1 PSI and brief intervention support.
• Conduct care planning and risk assessment/management.
• Take a “whole person” holistic approach to ensure every service user’s package of care encompasses all areas of their wellbeing.
• Reduce substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively with key partners and colleagues across the city-wide partnership to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
• Support people to make positive changes and achieve their goals in treatment with a view of entering recovery and transferring care to our recovery and aftercare team.

Qualifications and experience are not listed in the description. Applicants should consider whether they possess relevant mental health, substance use or recovery experience.

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities – especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

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Please note:

The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.